Assistant Solar Project Manager

Davis Hill Development (DHD) is seeking a Solar Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager to join our Project Management and Operations team. Ideally, this person will be based in our Nashville, TN office on a hybrid schedule. This position is an opportunity to join a high-growth and dynamic company in the fast-paced renewable energy industry. The ideal applicant will be a hardworking, ambitious, self-motivated, and creative problem solver who can help target and develop solar power projects in multiple geographies.

As an Assistant Solar Project Manager at DHD, you will play a key role in supporting the successful planning and execution of renewable energy projects. Working closely with Senior Project Manager and cross-functional teams, you will help coordinate activities from early-stage development through construction, with a focus on project tracking, documentation, permitting support, and interconnection processes. 

The Assistant Project Manager will support the DHD Project management team and will report directly to the Senior Project Manager. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

● Support the full project lifecycle, from development through construction and commissioning and support project managers in day-to-day coordination of active projects

● Maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation, including schedules, trackers, and reporting logs

● Assist in updating project schedules and tracking key milestones from development through construction and closeout

● Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document notes and action items

● Track project deliverables, deadlines, and follow-ups to ensure timely completion

● Assist with permitting and interconnection documentation preparation and submissions

● Organize and maintain project files, contracts, and correspondence across internal systems

● Support vendor and contractor coordination, including onboarding documentation and communications

● Assist with contractor/vendor coordination and procurement processes

● Prepare regular status reports and assist with KPI tracking

● Facilitate communication between internal teams (engineering, permitting, finance, construction)

● Support compliance tracking with project requirements and regulatory obligations

● Prepare materials for internal and external stakeholder meetings and communications

● Support compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and project requirements

● Contribute to process improvements and team best practices.

● The role will be expected to travel up to 10% of their time for industry conferences and quarterly meetings. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• 1–2 years of experience in the solar or renewable energy industry, preferably supporting or managing solar project installations (residential, commercial, or utility-scale)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, environmental science/studies, or a related field

• Foundational understanding of solar technologies, terminology, and project lifecycle processes

• Basic knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and project modeling

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret design, development, and construction documents, specifications, and bids

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a sense of ownership over work products

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and ensure thorough project execution

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and support mitigation strategies in a fast-paced environment

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Smartsheet, Zoho, or similar platforms)

• Interest in systems development, process improvement, and scalable project execution

• Passion for renewable energy and clean technology

• Experience with PV design software is a plus (Helioscope, PVsyst)

• Knowledge of renewable energy policies, incentives, and financial models is a plus

About Davis Hill Development

DHD is a regional solar and energy storage developer. DHD has historically been a commercial solar developer, having successfully developed, constructed and financed over 180 solar projects around the country. DHD now has community solar and utility scale projects under development and is ready to start construction on these opportunities this year. DHD is a growing IPP and owns all projects that it develops. With a growing pipeline and expansion into new markets, the company’s growth is accelerating.

DHD is an operating company of Skyview Ventures. Skyview Ventures is a clean technology investment firm with platforms for solar and battery storage development, environmental commodities, EV charging infrastructure and cleantech venture capital. Skyview Ventures offers DHD a strategic advantage in the market, and exciting access to new clean technologies. The future is bright for Skyview Ventures and DHD.

Compensation

Our headquarters in Nashville Tennessee, is downtown on Music Row. We promote from within and are looking for career-minded individuals, looking to advance in the growing solar and battery storage industries. We offer pay commensurate with experience, along with benefits including:

• Compensation is salary bonus based on experience

• Benefits include 401k, healthcare, dental, vision, and flexible paid time off.

• Continuing education and professional development assistance

DHD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, DHD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.